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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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Since this is my first bike I have a serious question.&nbsp\\; What are the typical tools needed to work on an HD?&nbsp\\; I have torx, wrenches, allen etc.&nbsp\\; BUT I have a pair of HD pegs that none of my allen heads will fit.&nbsp\\; Does the average bike have std and metric bolts and fasteners&nbsp\\;etc?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Yes! Enjoy...
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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I've only run into the metrics in the brake system, but I guess could be other places as well?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Boomsoon,

All your fasteners are AF NOT metric!!

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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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buy standard allens....
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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There are Metric fasteners on Harleys, several of them. That is why any tool kit you buy for a TC usually has a 10 mm wrench in it. And what is AF?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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AMERICAN FINE!!
 
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Well then, not all are fine thread either, I wish they were all SAE, there is a mix of types.
 
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BTW, that would actually be UNF not AF, no such thread which is why I asked, no need to yell back, especially when incorrect.
 
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SO, in other words, WTF?&nbsp\\; Thanks guys.
 
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